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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 877.09 and 386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 877.09 and 386.91 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 877.09 = 386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/877.09 = 386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 877.09 × 386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 339,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,354.89/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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