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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 949.20 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 949.20 and 358.30 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 949.20 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/949.20 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 949.20 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 340,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,098.36/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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