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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 872.37 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 872.37 and 370.08 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 872.37 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/872.37 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 872.37 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 322,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,846.69/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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