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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 872.20 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 872.20 and 366.39 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 872.20 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/872.20 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 872.20 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 319,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,565.36/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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