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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.39, 875.66 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.39, 875.66 and 368.92 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.39 : 875.66 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.39/875.66 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.39x = 875.66 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.39x = 323,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,046.12/634.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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