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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.43, 875.46 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.43, 875.46 and 368.80 is: 508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.43 : 875.46 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.43/875.46 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.43x = 875.46 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.43x = 322,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,869.65/634.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.91

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