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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.33, 875.42 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.33, 875.42 and 372.25 is: 513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.33 : 875.42 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.33/875.42 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.33x = 875.42 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.33x = 325,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,875.10/634.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.73

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