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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.37, 872.54 and 370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.37, 872.54 and 370.33 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.37 : 872.54 = 370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.37/872.54 = 370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.37x = 872.54 × 370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.37x = 323,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,125.89/632.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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