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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 876.83 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 876.83 and 373.41 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 876.83 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/876.83 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 876.83 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 327,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,415.22/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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