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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 875.38 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 875.38 and 438.36 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 875.38 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/875.38 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 875.38 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 383,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,731.58/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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