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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.63, 875.93 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.63, 875.93 and 372.70 is: 514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.63 : 875.93 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.63/875.93 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.63x = 875.93 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.63x = 326,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,459.11/634.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.41

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