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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 949.12 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 949.12 and 360.52 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 949.12 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/949.12 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 949.12 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 342,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,173.47/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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