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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 877.33 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 877.33 and 387.04 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 877.33 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/877.33 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 877.33 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 339,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,557.42/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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