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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 876.51 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 876.51 and 373.23 is: 515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 876.51 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/876.51 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 876.51 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 327,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,139.83/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.00

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