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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.15, 876.31 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.15, 876.31 and 386.42 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.15 : 876.31 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.15/876.31 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.15x = 876.31 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.15x = 338,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,618.36/635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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