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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.38, 875.42 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.38, 875.42 and 368.78 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.38 : 875.42 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.38/875.42 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.38x = 875.42 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.38x = 322,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,835.54/634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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