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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 875.07 and 385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 875.07 and 385.49 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 875.07 = 385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/875.07 = 385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 875.07 × 385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 337,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,326.36/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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