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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.16, 875.40 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.16, 875.40 and 401.24 is: 553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.16 : 875.40 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.16/875.40 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.16x = 875.40 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.16x = 351,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,245.50/634.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.88

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