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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 876.36 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635, 876.36 and 502.40 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 876.36 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/876.36 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 876.36 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 440,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,283.26/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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