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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 876.47 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 876.47 and 373.12 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 876.47 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/876.47 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 876.47 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 327,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,024.43/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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