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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 873 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 873 and 370.55 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 873 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/873 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 873 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 323,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,485.79/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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