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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.53, 872.90 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.53, 872.90 and 370.60 is: 511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.53 : 872.90 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.53/872.90 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.53x = 872.90 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.53x = 323,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,494.09/632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.43

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