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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 876.77 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 876.77 and 373.49 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 876.77 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/876.77 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 876.77 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 327,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,461.38/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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