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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 877.68 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 877.68 and 373.92 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 877.68 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/877.68 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 877.68 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 328,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,182.11/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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