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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.10, 875.04 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.10, 875.04 and 368.52 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.10 : 875.04 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.10/875.04 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.10x = 875.04 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.10x = 322,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,469.74/634.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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