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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.75, 876.27 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.75, 876.27 and 399.04 is: 550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.75 : 876.27 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.75/876.27 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.75x = 876.27 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.75x = 349,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,666.09/634.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.87

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