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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 873.23 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 873.23 and 370.79 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 873.23 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/873.23 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 873.23 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 323,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,778.73/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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