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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.39, 872.56 and 399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.39, 872.56 and 399.38 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.39 : 872.56 = 399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.39/872.56 = 399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.39x = 872.56 × 399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.39x = 348,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,476.65/632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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