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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 876.06 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 876.06 and 402 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 876.06 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/876.06 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 876.06 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 352,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,176.12/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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