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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 947.68 and 388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 947.68 and 388.73 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 947.68 = 388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/947.68 = 388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 947.68 × 388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 368,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,393.04/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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