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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 876.96 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 876.96 and 386.82 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 876.96 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/876.96 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 876.96 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 339,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,225.67/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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