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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.32, 943.29 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.32, 943.29 and 588.13 is: 877.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.32 : 943.29 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.32/943.29 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.32x = 943.29 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.32x = 554,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,777.15/632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.37

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