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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.43, 875.54 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.43, 875.54 and 385.71 is: 532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.43 : 875.54 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.43/875.54 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.43x = 875.54 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.43x = 337,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,702.21/634.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.29

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