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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.02, 948.30 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.02, 948.30 and 358.51 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.02 : 948.30 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.02/948.30 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.02x = 948.30 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.02x = 339,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,975.03/632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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