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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.12, 872.26 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.12, 872.26 and 370.08 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.12 : 872.26 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.12/872.26 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.12x = 872.26 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.12x = 322,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,805.98/632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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