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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.25, 876.61 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.25, 876.61 and 373.25 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.25 : 876.61 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.25/876.61 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.25x = 876.61 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.25x = 327,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,194.68/635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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