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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.36, 872.16 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.36, 872.16 and 370.04 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.36 : 872.16 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.36/872.16 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.36x = 872.16 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.36x = 322,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,734.09/632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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