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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.96, 873.33 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.96, 873.33 and 370.88 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.96 : 873.33 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.96/873.33 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.96x = 873.33 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.96x = 323,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,900.63/632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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