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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 876.48 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 876.48 and 402.40 is: 555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 876.48 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/876.48 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 876.48 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 352,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,695.55/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.11

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