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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 876.81 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 876.81 and 373.39 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 876.81 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/876.81 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 876.81 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 327,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,392.09/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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