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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 877.41 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 877.41 and 373.68 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 877.41 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/877.41 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 877.41 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 327,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,870.57/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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