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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 875.13 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 875.13 and 372.11 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 875.13 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/875.13 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 875.13 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 325,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,638.85/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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