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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 875.99 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 875.99 and 386.19 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 875.99 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/875.99 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 875.99 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 338,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,299.54/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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