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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 875.70 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 875.70 and 385.96 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 875.70 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/875.70 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 875.70 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 337,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,985.17/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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