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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.19, 872.27 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.19, 872.27 and 383.50 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.19 : 872.27 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.19/872.27 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.19x = 872.27 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.19x = 334,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,515.55/632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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