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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 872.80 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 872.80 and 370.56 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 872.80 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/872.80 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 872.80 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 323,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,424.77/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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