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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.11, 876.54 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.11, 876.54 and 399.40 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.11 : 876.54 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.11/876.54 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.11x = 876.54 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.11x = 350,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,090.08/635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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