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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.11, 872.29 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.11, 872.29 and 352.35 is: 486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.11 : 872.29 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.11/872.29 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.11x = 872.29 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.11x = 307,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,351.38/632.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.23

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