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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 872.30 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 872.30 and 383.81 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 872.30 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/872.30 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 872.30 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 334,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,794.06/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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