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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.57, 877.26 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.57, 877.26 and 387.03 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.57 : 877.26 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.57/877.26 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.57x = 877.26 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.57x = 339,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,525.94/635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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