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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 877.20 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 877.20 and 387 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 877.20 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/877.20 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 877.20 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 339,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,476.40/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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