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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.50, 872.74 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.50, 872.74 and 370.46 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.50 : 872.74 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.50/872.74 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.50x = 872.74 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.50x = 323,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,315.26/632.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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