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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 872.40 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 872.40 and 352.40 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 872.40 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/872.40 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 872.40 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 307,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,429.40/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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