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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 877.06 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 877.06 and 373.56 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 877.06 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/877.06 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 877.06 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 327,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,634.53/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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