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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 873 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 873 and 383.94 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 873 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/873 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 873 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 335,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,179.62/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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