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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 876.60 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 876.60 and 386.58 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 876.60 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/876.60 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 876.60 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 338,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,876.03/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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