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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 876.13 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 876.13 and 358.88 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 876.13 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/876.13 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 876.13 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 314,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,425.53/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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