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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 876.66 and 399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 876.66 and 399.14 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 876.66 = 399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/876.66 = 399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 876.66 × 399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 349,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,910.07/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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