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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 872.35 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 872.35 and 352.42 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 872.35 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/872.35 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 872.35 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 307,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,434.96/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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