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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 877.43 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 877.43 and 373.77 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 877.43 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/877.43 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 877.43 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 327,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,957.95/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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