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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.80, 875.67 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.80, 875.67 and 386.22 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.80 : 875.67 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.80/875.67 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.80x = 875.67 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.80x = 338,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,201.27/634.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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