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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 876.80 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 876.80 and 373.36 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 876.80 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/876.80 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 876.80 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 327,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,362.05/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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