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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.25, 872.52 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.25, 872.52 and 370.22 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.25 : 872.52 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.25/872.52 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.25x = 872.52 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.25x = 323,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,019.99/632.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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