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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.73, 871.84 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.73, 871.84 and 352.01 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.73 : 871.84 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.73/871.84 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.73x = 871.84 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.73x = 306,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,896.40/631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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