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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 947.88 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 947.88 and 372.22 is: 558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 947.88 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/947.88 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 947.88 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 352,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,817.52/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.13

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