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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 873.54 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 873.54 and 371.07 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 873.54 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/873.54 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 873.54 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 324,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,144.49/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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