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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.29, 872.52 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.29, 872.52 and 352.55 is: 486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.29 : 872.52 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.29/872.52 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.29x = 872.52 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.29x = 307,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,603.44/632.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.49

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