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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 877.66 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 877.66 and 387.27 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 877.66 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/877.66 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 877.66 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 339,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,890.42/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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