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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 872.35 and 370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 872.35 and 370.06 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 872.35 = 370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/872.35 = 370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 872.35 × 370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 322,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,818.73/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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