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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 876.59 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 876.59 and 399.26 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 876.59 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/876.59 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 876.59 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 349,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,992.91/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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