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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.69, 875.91 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.69, 875.91 and 372.79 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.69 : 875.91 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.69/875.91 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.69x = 875.91 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.69x = 326,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,530.49/634.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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