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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 873.46 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 873.46 and 370.90 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 873.46 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/873.46 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 873.46 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 323,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,966.31/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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