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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.89, 950.45 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.89, 950.45 and 359.52 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.89 : 950.45 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.89/950.45 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.89x = 950.45 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.89x = 341,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,705.78/632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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