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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 872.58 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 872.58 and 396.28 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 872.58 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/872.58 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 872.58 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 345,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,786.00/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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