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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 876.96 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 876.96 and 373.48 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 876.96 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/876.96 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 876.96 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 327,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,527.02/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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