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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.27, 875.28 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.27, 875.28 and 372.28 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.27 : 875.28 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.27/875.28 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.27x = 875.28 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.27x = 325,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,849.24/634.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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