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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 877 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 877 and 386.92 is: 533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 877 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/877 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 877 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 339,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,328.84/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.83

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