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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.66, 872.75 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.66, 872.75 and 370.50 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.66 : 872.75 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.66/872.75 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.66x = 872.75 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.66x = 323,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,352.02/632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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