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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.02, 872.42 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.02, 872.42 and 399.10 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.02 : 872.42 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.02/872.42 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.02x = 872.42 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.02x = 348,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,182.82/632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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