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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 876.81 and 386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 876.81 and 386.77 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 876.81 = 386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/876.81 = 386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 876.81 × 386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 339,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,123.80/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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