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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 876.34 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 876.34 and 386.34 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 876.34 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/876.34 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 876.34 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 338,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,565.20/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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