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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.67, 873.09 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.67, 873.09 and 370.85 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.67 : 873.09 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.67/873.09 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.67x = 873.09 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.67x = 323,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,781.06/632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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