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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 871.96 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 871.96 and 369.92 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 871.96 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/871.96 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 871.96 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 322,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,555.44/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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