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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.36, 874.92 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.36, 874.92 and 385.54 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.36 : 874.92 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.36/874.92 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.36x = 874.92 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.36x = 337,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,316.66/634.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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