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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 877.56 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 877.56 and 387.16 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 877.56 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/877.56 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 877.56 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 339,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,756.13/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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