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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.37, 875.27 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.37, 875.27 and 368.73 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.37 : 875.27 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.37/875.27 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.37x = 875.27 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.37x = 322,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,739.23/634.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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