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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.33, 872.67 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.33, 872.67 and 383.63 is: 529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.33 : 872.67 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.33/872.67 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.33x = 872.67 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.33x = 334,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,781.65/632.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.44

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