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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 872.36 and 352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 872.36 and 352.39 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 872.36 = 352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/872.36 = 352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 872.36 × 352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 307,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,408.49/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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