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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.93, 876.18 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.93, 876.18 and 386.16 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.93 : 876.18 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.93/876.18 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.93x = 876.18 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.93x = 338,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,345.67/634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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