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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.56, 872.94 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.56, 872.94 and 367.06 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.56 : 872.94 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.56/872.94 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.56x = 872.94 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.56x = 320,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,416.07/632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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