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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.26, 948.30 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.26, 948.30 and 358.48 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.26 : 948.30 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.26/948.30 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.26x = 948.30 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.26x = 339,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,946.58/632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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