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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.30 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.30 and 373.05 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.30 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.30 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.30 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 326,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,903.72/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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