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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.57, 877.25 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.57, 877.25 and 373.67 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.57 : 877.25 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.57/877.25 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.57x = 877.25 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.57x = 327,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,798.56/635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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