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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 949.37 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 949.37 and 389.52 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 949.37 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/949.37 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 949.37 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 369,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,791.91/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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