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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 876.59 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 876.59 and 399.33 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 876.59 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/876.59 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 876.59 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 350,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,049.68/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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