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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 871.76 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 871.76 and 399.20 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 871.76 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/871.76 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 871.76 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 348,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,006.59/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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