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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 876.94 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 876.94 and 373.64 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 876.94 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/876.94 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 876.94 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 327,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,659.86/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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