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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.34, 947.64 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.34, 947.64 and 358.02 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.34 : 947.64 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.34/947.64 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.34x = 947.64 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.34x = 339,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,274.07/632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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