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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 874.96 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 874.96 and 358.08 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 874.96 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/874.96 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 874.96 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 313,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,305.68/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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