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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.60 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.60 and 358.57 is: 537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.60 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.60 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.60 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 340,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,137.01/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.95

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