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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.02, 872.12 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.02, 872.12 and 370.04 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.02 : 872.12 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.02/872.12 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.02x = 872.12 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.02x = 322,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,713.07/632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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