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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.21, 875.19 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.21, 875.19 and 372.27 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.21 : 875.19 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.21/875.19 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.21x = 875.19 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.21x = 325,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,806.98/634.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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