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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 875.04 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 875.04 and 372.16 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 875.04 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/875.04 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 875.04 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 325,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,654.89/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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