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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.30, 874.98 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.30, 874.98 and 385.72 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.30 : 874.98 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.30/874.98 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.30x = 874.98 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.30x = 337,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,497.29/634.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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