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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 876.42 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 876.42 and 373.17 is: 515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 876.42 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/876.42 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 876.42 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 327,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,053.65/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.04

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