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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.35, 875.45 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.35, 875.45 and 385.62 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.35 : 875.45 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.35/875.45 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.35x = 875.45 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.35x = 337,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,590.06/634.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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