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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 872.45 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 872.45 and 383.55 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 872.45 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/872.45 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 872.45 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 334,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,626.28/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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