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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.12, 948.36 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.12, 948.36 and 388.80 is: 583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.12 : 948.36 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.12/948.36 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.12x = 948.36 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.12x = 368,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,722.37/632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.31

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