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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 876.54 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 876.54 and 386.57 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 876.54 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/876.54 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 876.54 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 338,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,844.07/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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