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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 872.34 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 872.34 and 352.35 is: 486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 872.34 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/872.34 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 872.34 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 307,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,367.68/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.24

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