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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 876.91 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 876.91 and 386.70 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 876.91 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/876.91 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 876.91 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 339,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,101.10/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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