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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.78, 873.07 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.78, 873.07 and 370.74 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.78 : 873.07 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.78/873.07 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.78x = 873.07 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.78x = 323,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,681.97/632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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