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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.52, 875.70 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.52, 875.70 and 372.53 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.52 : 875.70 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.52/875.70 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.52x = 875.70 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.52x = 326,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,220.14/634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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