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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.24, 872.33 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.24, 872.33 and 383.57 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.24 : 872.33 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.24/872.33 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.24x = 872.33 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.24x = 334,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,593.34/632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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