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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.93, 948.87 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.93, 948.87 and 388.94 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.93 : 948.87 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.93/948.87 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.93x = 948.87 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.93x = 369,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,048.75/632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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