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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.02, 872.31 and 370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.02, 872.31 and 370.06 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.02 : 872.31 = 370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.02/872.31 = 370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.02x = 872.31 × 370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.02x = 322,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,807.04/632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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