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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 876.53 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 876.53 and 399.27 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 876.53 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/876.53 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 876.53 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 349,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,965.75/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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