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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 873.48 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 873.48 and 371.04 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 873.48 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/873.48 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 873.48 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 324,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,096.02/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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