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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 871.82 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 871.82 and 352 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 871.82 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/871.82 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 871.82 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 306,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,880.64/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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