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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 876.87 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 876.87 and 386.79 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 876.87 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/876.87 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 876.87 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 339,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,164.55/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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