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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 876.65 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 876.65 and 369.73 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 876.65 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/876.65 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 876.65 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 324,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,124.09/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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