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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 873.39 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 873.39 and 371.01 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 873.39 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/873.39 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 873.39 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 324,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,036.42/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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