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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 876.40 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 876.40 and 373.03 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 876.40 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/876.40 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 876.40 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 326,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,923.49/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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