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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 876.35 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 876.35 and 402.13 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 876.35 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/876.35 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 876.35 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 352,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,400.23/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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