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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.75, 948.21 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.75, 948.21 and 358.26 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.75 : 948.21 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.75/948.21 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.75x = 948.21 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.75x = 339,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,705.71/632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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