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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 876.72 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 876.72 and 373.30 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 876.72 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/876.72 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 876.72 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 327,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,279.58/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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