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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 876.04 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 876.04 and 386.01 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 876.04 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/876.04 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 876.04 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 338,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,159.24/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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