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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.62, 875.60 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.62, 875.60 and 372.54 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.62 : 875.60 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.62/875.60 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.62x = 875.60 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.62x = 326,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,196.02/634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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