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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 872.34 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 872.34 and 399.12 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 872.34 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/872.34 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 872.34 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 348,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,168.34/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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