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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.58, 872.97 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.58, 872.97 and 352.80 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.58 : 872.97 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.58/872.97 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.58x = 872.97 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.58x = 307,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,983.82/632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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