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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.18, 872.54 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.18, 872.54 and 366.78 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.18 : 872.54 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.18/872.54 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.18x = 872.54 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.18x = 320,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,030.22/632.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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