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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 872.61 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 872.61 and 370.50 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 872.61 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/872.61 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 872.61 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 323,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,302.01/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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