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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 876.91 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 876.91 and 373.42 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 876.91 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/876.91 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 876.91 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 327,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,455.73/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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