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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 872.72 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 872.72 and 352.64 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 872.72 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/872.72 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 872.72 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 307,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,749.85/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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