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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 875.08 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 875.08 and 358.16 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 875.08 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/875.08 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 875.08 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 313,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,418.65/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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