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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 874.28 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 874.28 and 371.55 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 874.28 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/874.28 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 874.28 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 324,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,838.73/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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