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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 949.16 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 949.16 and 373.02 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 949.16 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/949.16 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 949.16 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 354,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,055.66/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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