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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 876.54 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 876.54 and 373.26 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 876.54 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/876.54 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 876.54 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 327,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,177.32/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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