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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 872.78 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 872.78 and 370.52 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 872.78 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/872.78 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 872.78 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 323,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,382.45/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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