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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 876.83 and 387.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 876.83 and 387.05 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 876.83 = 387.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/876.83 = 387.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 876.83 × 387.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 339,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,370.73/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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