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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.99, 876.34 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.99, 876.34 and 386.37 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.99 : 876.34 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.99/876.34 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.99x = 876.34 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.99x = 338,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,593.06/634.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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