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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.44, 875.49 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.44, 875.49 and 368.71 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.44 : 875.49 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.44/875.49 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.44x = 875.49 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.44x = 322,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,801.92/634.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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