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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 876.47 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 876.47 and 386.48 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 876.47 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/876.47 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 876.47 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 338,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,741.79/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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