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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.24, 872.70 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.24, 872.70 and 370.25 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.24 : 872.70 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.24/872.70 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.24x = 872.70 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.24x = 323,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,117.18/632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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