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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 875.88 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 875.88 and 402.24 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 875.88 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/875.88 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 875.88 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 352,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,313.97/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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