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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.86, 875.92 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.86, 875.92 and 382.86 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.86 : 875.92 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.86/875.92 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.86x = 875.92 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.86x = 335,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,354.73/634.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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