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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.58, 872.94 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.58, 872.94 and 356.58 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.58 : 872.94 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.58/872.94 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.58x = 872.94 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.58x = 311,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,272.95/632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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