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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 875.88 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 875.88 and 372.69 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 875.88 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/875.88 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 875.88 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 326,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,431.72/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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