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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.00, 876.15 and 386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.00, 876.15 and 386.33 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.00 : 876.15 = 386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.00/876.15 = 386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.00x = 876.15 × 386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.00x = 338,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,478.65/635.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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