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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.26, 875.55 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.26, 875.55 and 385.66 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.26 : 875.55 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.26/875.55 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.26x = 875.55 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.26x = 337,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,664.89/634.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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