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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 876.33 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.98, 876.33 and 386.27 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.98 : 876.33 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.98/876.33 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.98x = 876.33 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.98x = 338,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,495.61/634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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