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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 876.27 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 876.27 and 373.09 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 876.27 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/876.27 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 876.27 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 326,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,927.57/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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