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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.21, 876.69 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.21, 876.69 and 386.69 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.21 : 876.69 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.21/876.69 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.21x = 876.69 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.21x = 339,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,005.32/635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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