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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 949.17 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 949.17 and 389.22 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 949.17 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/949.17 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 949.17 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 369,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,435.95/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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