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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 877.05 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 877.05 and 373.50 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 877.05 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/877.05 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 877.05 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 327,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,578.18/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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