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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.29, 875.23 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.29, 875.23 and 368.65 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.29 : 875.23 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.29/875.23 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.29x = 875.23 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.29x = 322,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,653.54/634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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