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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.36 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.36 and 386.32 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.36 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.36 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.36 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 338,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,553.20/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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