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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 877.37 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 877.37 and 399.78 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 877.37 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/877.37 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 877.37 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 350,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,752.98/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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