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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 873.24 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 873.24 and 371 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 873.24 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/873.24 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 873.24 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 323,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,972.04/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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