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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.78, 877.37 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.78, 877.37 and 373.82 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.78 : 877.37 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.78/877.37 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.78x = 877.37 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.78x = 327,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,972.20/635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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