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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 877.05 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 877.05 and 373.53 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 877.05 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/877.05 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 877.05 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 327,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,604.49/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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