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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 876.15 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 876.15 and 386.28 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 876.15 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/876.15 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 876.15 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 338,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,439.22/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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