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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.44, 949.20 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.44, 949.20 and 358.84 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.44 : 949.20 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.44/949.20 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.44x = 949.20 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.44x = 340,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,610.93/632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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