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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 877.24 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 877.24 and 400.04 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 877.24 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/877.24 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 877.24 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 350,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,931.09/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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