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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 875.90 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 875.90 and 385.98 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 875.90 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/875.90 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 875.90 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 338,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,079.88/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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