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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.51, 952.50 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.51, 952.50 and 552.32 is: 831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.51 : 952.50 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.51/952.50 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.51x = 952.50 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.51x = 526,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,084.80/632.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.74

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