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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 872.33 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 872.33 and 370.13 is: 510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 872.33 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/872.33 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 872.33 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 322,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,869.29/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.74

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