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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 872.31 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 872.31 and 370.14 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 872.31 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/872.31 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 872.31 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 322,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,876.82/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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