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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 877.20 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 877.20 and 373.52 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 877.20 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/877.20 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 877.20 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 327,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,651.74/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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