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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.31, 872.35 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.31, 872.35 and 396.17 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.31 : 872.35 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.31/872.35 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.31x = 872.35 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.31x = 345,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,592.56/632.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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