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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.43, 872.79 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.43, 872.79 and 399.57 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.43 : 872.79 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.43/872.79 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.43x = 872.79 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.43x = 348,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,740.70/632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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