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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 875.98 and 386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 875.98 and 386.09 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 875.98 = 386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/875.98 = 386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 875.98 × 386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 338,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,208.34/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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