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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 876.96 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 876.96 and 373.58 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 876.96 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/876.96 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 876.96 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 327,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,614.72/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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