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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 872.32 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 872.32 and 356.16 is: 491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 872.32 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/872.32 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 872.32 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 310,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,685.49/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.59

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