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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.41, 948.65 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.41, 948.65 and 358.70 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.41 : 948.65 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.41/948.65 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.41x = 948.65 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.41x = 340,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,274.22/632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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