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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 876.63 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 876.63 and 386.54 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 876.63 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/876.63 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 876.63 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 338,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,850.74/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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