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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 876.67 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 876.67 and 373.09 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 876.67 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/876.67 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 876.67 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 327,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,076.81/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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