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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 876.78 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 876.78 and 373.44 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 876.78 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/876.78 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 876.78 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 327,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,424.72/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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