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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 872.80 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 872.80 and 370.42 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 872.80 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/872.80 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 872.80 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 323,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,299.47/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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