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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.55, 872.91 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.55, 872.91 and 370.56 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.55 : 872.91 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.55/872.91 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.55x = 872.91 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.55x = 323,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,465.53/632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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