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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 877.23 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 877.23 and 373.77 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 877.23 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/877.23 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 877.23 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 327,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,882.26/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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