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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 872.02 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 872.02 and 383.11 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 872.02 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/872.02 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 872.02 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 334,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,079.58/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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