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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 872.42 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 872.42 and 370.20 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 872.42 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/872.42 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 872.42 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 322,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,969.88/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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