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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.65, 949.13 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.65, 949.13 and 372.87 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.65 : 949.13 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.65/949.13 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.65x = 949.13 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.65x = 353,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,902.10/632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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