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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 876.54 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 876.54 and 373.25 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 876.54 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/876.54 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 876.54 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 327,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,168.56/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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