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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 948.54 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 948.54 and 376.12 is: 563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 948.54 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/948.54 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 948.54 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 356,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,764.86/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.89

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