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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.18, 872.52 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.18, 872.52 and 370.16 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.18 : 872.52 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.18/872.52 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.18x = 872.52 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.18x = 322,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,972.00/632.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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