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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.01, 874.93 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.01, 874.93 and 385.28 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.01 : 874.93 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.01/874.93 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.01x = 874.93 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.01x = 337,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,096.62/634.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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