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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.34, 875.27 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.34, 875.27 and 368.82 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.34 : 875.27 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.34/875.27 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.34x = 875.27 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.34x = 322,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,818.00/634.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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