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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.84, 875.94 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.84, 875.94 and 358.84 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.84 : 875.94 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.84/875.94 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.84x = 875.94 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.84x = 314,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,322.31/634.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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