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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 877.50 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 877.50 and 373.80 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 877.50 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/877.50 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 877.50 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 328,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,009.50/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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