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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.25, 872.59 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.25, 872.59 and 383.66 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.25 : 872.59 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.25/872.59 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.25x = 872.59 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.25x = 334,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,777.88/632.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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