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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 948.61 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 948.61 and 358.12 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 948.61 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/948.61 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 948.61 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 339,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,717.85/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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