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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.07, 874.62 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.07, 874.62 and 385.15 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.07 : 874.62 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.07/874.62 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.07x = 874.62 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.07x = 336,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,855.52/634.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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