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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 876.54 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 876.54 and 373.18 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 876.54 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/876.54 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 876.54 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 327,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,107.20/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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