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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.31, 948.87 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.31, 948.87 and 358.13 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.31 : 948.87 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.31/948.87 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.31x = 948.87 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.31x = 339,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,814.07/632.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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