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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.78, 875.74 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.78, 875.74 and 369.16 is: 509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.78 : 875.74 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.78/875.74 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.78x = 875.74 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.78x = 323,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,288.18/634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.29

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