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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.42, 875.55 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.42, 875.55 and 385.80 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.42 : 875.55 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.42/875.55 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.42x = 875.55 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.42x = 337,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,787.19/634.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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