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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 872.21 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 872.21 and 352.32 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 872.21 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/872.21 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 872.21 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 307,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,300.63/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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