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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 871.95 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 871.95 and 383.37 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 871.95 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/871.95 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 871.95 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 334,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,279.47/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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