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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.33, 872.61 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.33, 872.61 and 383.58 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.33 : 872.61 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.33/872.61 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.33x = 872.61 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.33x = 334,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,715.74/632.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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