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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.24, 875.01 and 385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.24, 875.01 and 385.39 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.24 : 875.01 = 385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.24/875.01 = 385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.24x = 875.01 × 385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.24x = 337,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,220.10/634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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