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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 876.60 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 876.60 and 386.67 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 876.60 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/876.60 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 876.60 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 338,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,954.92/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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