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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.44, 872.67 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.44, 872.67 and 383.73 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.44 : 872.67 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.44/872.67 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.44x = 872.67 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.44x = 334,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,869.66/632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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