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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 876.45 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 876.45 and 373.09 is: 514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 876.45 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/876.45 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 876.45 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 326,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,994.73/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.87

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