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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 877.64 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 877.64 and 374.22 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 877.64 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/877.64 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 877.64 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 328,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,428.57/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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