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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.32, 875.34 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.32, 875.34 and 358.32 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.32 : 875.34 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.32/875.34 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.32x = 875.34 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.32x = 313,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,651.83/634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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