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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.10, 875.25 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.10, 875.25 and 385.64 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.10 : 875.25 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.10/875.25 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.10x = 875.25 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.10x = 337,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,531.41/634.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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