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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 876.50 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 876.50 and 386.52 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 876.50 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/876.50 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 876.50 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 338,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,784.78/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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