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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.95, 876.22 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.95, 876.22 and 386.22 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.95 : 876.22 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.95/876.22 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.95x = 876.22 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.95x = 338,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,417.46/634.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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