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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 876.48 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 876.48 and 386.37 is: 533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 876.48 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/876.48 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 876.48 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 338,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,645.58/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.22

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