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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.78, 873.24 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.78, 873.24 and 370.80 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.78 : 873.24 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.78/873.24 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.78x = 873.24 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.78x = 323,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,797.39/632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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