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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.17, 875.21 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.17, 875.21 and 385.55 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.17 : 875.21 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.17/875.21 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.17x = 875.21 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.17x = 337,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,437.22/634.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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