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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.75, 877.48 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.75, 877.48 and 373.85 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 877.48 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/877.48 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 877.48 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 328,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,045.90/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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