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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 872.43 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 872.43 and 370.23 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 872.43 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/872.43 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 872.43 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 322,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,999.76/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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