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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 872.28 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 872.28 and 370.23 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 872.28 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/872.28 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 872.28 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 322,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,944.22/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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