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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 873.45 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 873.45 and 370.98 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 873.45 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/873.45 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 873.45 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 324,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,032.48/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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