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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.69, 877.31 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.69, 877.31 and 387.02 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.69 : 877.31 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.69/877.31 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.69x = 877.31 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.69x = 339,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,536.52/635.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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