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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.55, 875.39 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.55, 875.39 and 385.88 is: 532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.55 : 875.39 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.55/875.39 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.55x = 875.39 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.55x = 337,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,789.19/634.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.33

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