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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.74, 875.85 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.74, 875.85 and 386.07 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.74 : 875.85 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.74/875.85 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.74x = 875.85 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.74x = 338,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,139.41/634.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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