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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.16, 874.82 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.16, 874.82 and 372 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.16 : 874.82 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.16/874.82 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.16x = 874.82 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.16x = 325,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,431.18/634.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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