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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 872.03 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 872.03 and 352.15 is: 485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 872.03 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/872.03 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 872.03 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 307,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,085.36/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.95

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