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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 875.70 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.56, 875.70 and 358.56 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.56 : 875.70 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.56/875.70 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.56x = 875.70 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.56x = 313,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,990.99/634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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