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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.52, 875.57 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.52, 875.57 and 385.85 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.52 : 875.57 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.52/875.57 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.52x = 875.57 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.52x = 337,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,832.38/634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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