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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.05, 875.03 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.05, 875.03 and 372.11 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.05 : 875.03 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.05/875.03 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.05x = 875.03 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.05x = 325,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,601.18/634.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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