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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.02, 872.06 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.02, 872.06 and 369.99 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.02 : 872.06 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.02/872.06 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.02x = 872.06 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.02x = 322,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,653.48/632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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