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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 876.27 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 876.27 and 402.52 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 876.27 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/876.27 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 876.27 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 352,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,716.20/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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