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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 875.82 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 875.82 and 386.03 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 875.82 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/875.82 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 875.82 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 338,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,092.79/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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