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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 876.30 and 386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 876.30 and 386.38 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 876.30 = 386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/876.30 = 386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 876.30 × 386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 338,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,584.79/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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