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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 872.40 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 872.40 and 370.18 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 872.40 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/872.40 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 872.40 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 322,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,945.03/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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