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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 872.40 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 872.40 and 352.41 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 872.40 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/872.40 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 872.40 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 307,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,442.48/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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