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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 877.20 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 877.20 and 373.66 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 877.20 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/877.20 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 877.20 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 327,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,774.55/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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