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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 872.12 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 872.12 and 370.13 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 872.12 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/872.12 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 872.12 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 322,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,795.92/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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