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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 876.53 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 876.53 and 373.19 is: 515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 876.53 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/876.53 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 876.53 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 327,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,105.98/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.00

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