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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 873.41 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 873.41 and 370.83 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 873.41 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/873.41 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 873.41 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 323,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,886.63/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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