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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 876.98 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 876.98 and 373.73 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 876.98 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/876.98 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 876.98 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 327,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,751.87/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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