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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 873.01 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 873.01 and 399.60 is: 551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 873.01 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/873.01 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 873.01 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 348,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,854.80/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.53

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