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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 872.00 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 872.00 and 370.10 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 872.00 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/872.00 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 872.00 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 322,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,728.92/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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