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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.53, 875.57 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.53, 875.57 and 372.63 is: 514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.53 : 875.57 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.53/875.57 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.53x = 875.57 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.53x = 326,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,261.79/634.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.18

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