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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 872.10 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 872.10 and 370.04 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 872.10 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/872.10 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 872.10 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 322,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,707.52/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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