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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 877.11 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 877.11 and 373.60 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 877.11 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/877.11 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 877.11 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 327,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,688.30/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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