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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 876.48 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 876.48 and 373.36 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 876.48 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/876.48 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 876.48 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 327,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,242.57/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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