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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 876.72 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 876.72 and 373.44 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 876.72 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/876.72 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 876.72 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 327,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,402.32/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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