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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.11, 875.01 and 398.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.11, 875.01 and 398.40 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.11 : 875.01 = 398.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.11/875.01 = 398.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.11x = 875.01 × 398.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.11x = 348,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,603.98/634.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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