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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.69, 877.43 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.69, 877.43 and 373.79 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.69 : 877.43 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.69/877.43 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.69x = 877.43 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.69x = 327,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,974.56/635.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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