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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.00, 876.08 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.00, 876.08 and 386.24 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.00 : 876.08 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.00/876.08 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.00x = 876.08 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.00x = 338,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,373.72/635.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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