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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 872.28 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 872.28 and 366.48 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 872.28 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/872.28 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 872.28 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 319,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,673.17/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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