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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 877.26 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 877.26 and 373.76 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 877.26 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/877.26 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 877.26 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 327,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,884.70/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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