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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 948.26 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 948.26 and 358.30 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 948.26 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/948.26 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 948.26 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 339,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,761.56/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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