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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 948.11 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 948.11 and 358.63 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 948.11 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/948.11 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 948.11 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 340,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,016.53/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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