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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 876.75 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 876.75 and 386.61 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 876.75 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/876.75 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 876.75 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 338,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,960.32/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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