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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.95, 877.20 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.95, 877.20 and 387.13 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.95 : 877.20 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.95/877.20 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.95x = 877.20 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.95x = 339,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,590.44/635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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