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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.12, 875.00 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.12, 875.00 and 368.64 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.12 : 875.00 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.12/875.00 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.12x = 875.00 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.12x = 322,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,560.92/634.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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