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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 876.52 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 876.52 and 373.28 is: 514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 876.52 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/876.52 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 876.52 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 327,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,187.39/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.96

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