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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.66, 873.33 and 399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.66, 873.33 and 399.74 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.66 : 873.33 = 399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.66/873.33 = 399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.66x = 873.33 × 399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.66x = 349,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,104.93/632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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