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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.75, 873.12 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.75, 873.12 and 353 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.75 : 873.12 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.75/873.12 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.75x = 873.12 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.75x = 308,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,211.36/632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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