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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 876.62 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 876.62 and 373.32 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 876.62 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/876.62 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 876.62 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 327,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,257.91/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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