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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 871.98 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 871.98 and 383.27 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 871.98 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/871.98 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 871.98 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 334,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,203.77/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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