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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 948.12 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 948.12 and 358.16 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 948.12 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/948.12 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 948.12 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 339,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,573.92/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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