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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.21, 872.39 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.21, 872.39 and 352.44 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.21 : 872.39 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.21/872.39 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.21x = 872.39 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.21x = 307,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,466.01/632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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