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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 874.86 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 874.86 and 372.06 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 874.86 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/874.86 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 874.86 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 325,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,500.41/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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