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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 876.82 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 876.82 and 373.60 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 876.82 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/876.82 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 876.82 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 327,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,579.95/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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