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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 876.64 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 876.64 and 386.60 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 876.64 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/876.64 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 876.64 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 338,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,909.02/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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