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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 872.22 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 872.22 and 369.98 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 872.22 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/872.22 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 872.22 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 322,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,703.96/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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