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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 876.56 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 876.56 and 386.64 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 876.56 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/876.56 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 876.56 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 338,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,911.23/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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