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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.36, 872.74 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.36, 872.74 and 370.38 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.36 : 872.74 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.36/872.74 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.36x = 872.74 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.36x = 323,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,245.44/632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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