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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.20, 875.02 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.20, 875.02 and 385.50 is: 531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.20 : 875.02 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.20/875.02 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.20x = 875.02 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.20x = 337,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,320.21/634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.88

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