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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 876.39 and 373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 876.39 and 373.27 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 876.39 = 373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/876.39 = 373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 876.39 × 373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 327,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,130.10/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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