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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 949.04 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 949.04 and 376 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 949.04 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/949.04 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 949.04 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 356,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,839.04/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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