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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 876.93 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 876.93 and 373.44 is: 515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 876.93 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/876.93 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 876.93 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 327,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,480.74/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.44

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