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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 877.19 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 877.19 and 373.64 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 877.19 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/877.19 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 877.19 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 327,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,747.02/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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