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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.34, 875.37 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.34, 875.37 and 354.58 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.34 : 875.37 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.34/875.37 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.34x = 875.37 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.34x = 310,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,388.69/634.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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