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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.71, 875.88 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.71, 875.88 and 372.90 is: 514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.71 : 875.88 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.71/875.88 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.71x = 875.88 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.71x = 326,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,615.65/634.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.59

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