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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.44, 872.80 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.44, 872.80 and 366.87 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.44 : 872.80 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.44/872.80 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.44x = 872.80 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.44x = 320,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,206.49/632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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