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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 875.68 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 875.68 and 372.56 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 875.68 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/875.68 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 875.68 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 326,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,238.03/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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