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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 873.25 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 873.25 and 370.75 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 873.25 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/873.25 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 873.25 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 323,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,757.44/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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