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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 876.82 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 876.82 and 386.69 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 876.82 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/876.82 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 876.82 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 339,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,057.53/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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