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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 873.78 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 873.78 and 371.09 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 873.78 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/873.78 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 873.78 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 324,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,251.02/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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