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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 872.01 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 872.01 and 379.85 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 872.01 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/872.01 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 872.01 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 331,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,228.64/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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