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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.78, 875.97 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.78, 875.97 and 372.79 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.78 : 875.97 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.78/875.97 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.78x = 875.97 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.78x = 326,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,552.86/634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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