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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 872.27 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 872.27 and 366.50 is: 505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 872.27 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/872.27 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 872.27 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 319,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,690.05/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.79

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