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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.30, 872.24 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.30, 872.24 and 383.70 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.30 : 872.24 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.30/872.24 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.30x = 872.24 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.30x = 334,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,678.49/632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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