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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.41, 872.40 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.41, 872.40 and 370.25 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.41 : 872.40 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.41/872.40 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.41x = 872.40 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.41x = 323,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,006.10/632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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