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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 872.40 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 872.40 and 383.54 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 872.40 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/872.40 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 872.40 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 334,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,600.30/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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