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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 872.34 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 872.34 and 370.14 is: 510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 872.34 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/872.34 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 872.34 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 322,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,887.93/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.72

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