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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 877.02 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 877.02 and 386.82 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 877.02 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/877.02 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 877.02 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 339,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,248.88/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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