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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 875.10 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 875.10 and 372.09 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 875.10 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/875.10 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 875.10 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 325,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,620.64/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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