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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.25, 876.66 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.25, 876.66 and 373.23 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.25 : 876.66 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.25/876.66 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.25x = 876.66 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.25x = 327,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,195.81/635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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