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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 877.72 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 877.72 and 387.43 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 877.72 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/877.72 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 877.72 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 340,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,050.67/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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