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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.85, 875.97 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.85, 875.97 and 386.19 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.85 : 875.97 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.85/875.97 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.85x = 875.97 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.85x = 338,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,290.85/634.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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