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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.93, 873.45 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.93, 873.45 and 370.97 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.93 : 873.45 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.93/873.45 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.93x = 873.45 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.93x = 324,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,023.75/632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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