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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 876.78 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 876.78 and 373.35 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 876.78 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/876.78 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 876.78 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 327,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,345.81/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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