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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.25, 952.18 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.25, 952.18 and 560.03 is: 843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.25 : 952.18 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.25/952.18 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.25x = 952.18 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.25x = 533,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,246.57/632.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.42

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