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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 949.56 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 949.56 and 359.04 is: 538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 949.56 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/949.56 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 949.56 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 340,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,930.02/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.87

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