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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 872.09 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 872.09 and 370.01 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 872.09 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/872.09 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 872.09 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 322,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,682.02/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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