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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 875.94 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 875.94 and 372.69 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 875.94 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/875.94 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 875.94 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 326,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,454.08/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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