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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 872.28 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 872.28 and 369.92 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 872.28 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/872.28 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 872.28 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 322,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,673.82/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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