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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.35, 877.10 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.35, 877.10 and 399.64 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.35 : 877.10 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.35/877.10 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.35x = 877.10 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.35x = 350,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,517.86/635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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