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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.65, 873.04 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.65, 873.04 and 370.66 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.65 : 873.04 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.65/873.04 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.65x = 873.04 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.65x = 323,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,601.01/632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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