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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.62, 875.55 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.62, 875.55 and 358.62 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.62 : 875.55 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.62/875.55 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.62x = 875.55 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.62x = 313,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,989.74/634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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