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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 876.69 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 876.69 and 386.27 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 876.69 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/876.69 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 876.69 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 338,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,634.66/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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