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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 874.92 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 874.92 and 385.32 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 874.92 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/874.92 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 874.92 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 337,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,124.17/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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