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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.81, 873 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.81, 873 and 383.99 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 873 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/873 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 873 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 335,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,218.91/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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