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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 877.62 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 877.62 and 400.17 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 877.62 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/877.62 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 877.62 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 351,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,197.20/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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