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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 876.99 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 876.99 and 386.85 is: 533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 876.99 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/876.99 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 876.99 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 339,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,257.26/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.89

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