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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.52, 875.58 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.52, 875.58 and 401.60 is: 554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.52 : 875.58 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.52/875.58 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.52x = 875.58 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.52x = 351,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,632.93/634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.17

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