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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 875.04 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 875.04 and 401 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 875.04 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/875.04 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 875.04 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 350,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,891.04/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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