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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.01, 874.84 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.01, 874.84 and 385.20 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.01 : 874.84 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.01/874.84 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.01x = 874.84 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.01x = 336,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,988.37/634.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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