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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 873.08 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 873.08 and 352.91 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 873.08 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/873.08 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 873.08 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 308,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,121.73/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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