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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.86, 877.17 and 402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.86, 877.17 and 402.58 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.86 : 877.17 = 402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.86/877.17 = 402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.86x = 877.17 × 402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.86x = 353,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,131.10/635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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