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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.53, 875.61 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.53, 875.61 and 382.46 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.53 : 875.61 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.53/875.61 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.53x = 875.61 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.53x = 334,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,881.42/634.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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