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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 952.50 and 552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 952.50 and 552.33 is: 831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 952.50 = 552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/952.50 = 552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 952.50 × 552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 526,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,094.33/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.74

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