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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.20, 872.36 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.20, 872.36 and 383.52 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.20 : 872.36 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.20/872.36 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.20x = 872.36 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.20x = 334,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,567.51/632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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