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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.52, 875.50 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.52, 875.50 and 372.44 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.52 : 875.50 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.52/875.50 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.52x = 875.50 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.52x = 326,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,065.91/634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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