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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 876.28 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 876.28 and 373.11 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 876.28 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/876.28 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 876.28 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 326,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,948.83/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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