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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 877.52 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 877.52 and 374.03 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 877.52 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/877.52 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 877.52 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 328,215.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,215.35/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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