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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.92, 876.34 and 386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.92, 876.34 and 386.14 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.92 : 876.34 = 386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.92/876.34 = 386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.92x = 876.34 × 386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.92x = 338,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,389.93/634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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