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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.92, 877.38 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.92, 877.38 and 403 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.92 : 877.38 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.92/877.38 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.92x = 877.38 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.92x = 353,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,584.14/635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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