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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.61, 875.85 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.61, 875.85 and 372.71 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.61 : 875.85 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.61/875.85 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.61x = 875.85 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.61x = 326,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,438.05/634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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