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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.83, 872.94 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.83, 872.94 and 380.58 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.83 : 872.94 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.83/872.94 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.83x = 872.94 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.83x = 332,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,228.41/632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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