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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 948.21 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 948.21 and 388.89 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 948.21 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/948.21 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 948.21 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 368,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,749.39/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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