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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.14, 873.57 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.14, 873.57 and 371.12 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.14 : 873.57 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.14/873.57 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.14x = 873.57 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.14x = 324,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,199.30/633.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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