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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.72, 873 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.72, 873 and 370.72 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.72 : 873 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.72/873 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.72x = 873 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.72x = 323,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,638.56/632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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