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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.19, 872.45 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.19, 872.45 and 383.57 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.19 : 872.45 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.19/872.45 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.19x = 872.45 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.19x = 334,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,645.65/632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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