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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 947.58 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 947.58 and 358.38 is: 536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 947.58 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/947.58 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 947.58 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 339,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,593.72/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.53

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