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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 872.34 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 872.34 and 396.04 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 872.34 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/872.34 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 872.34 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 345,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,481.53/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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