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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 947.63 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 947.63 and 358.59 is: 537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 947.63 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/947.63 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 947.63 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 339,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,815.09/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.45

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