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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.79, 877.20 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.79, 877.20 and 373.74 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.79 : 877.20 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.79/877.20 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.79x = 877.20 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.79x = 327,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,844.73/635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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