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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 877.06 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 877.06 and 386.96 is: 533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 877.06 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/877.06 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 877.06 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 339,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,385.20/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.85

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