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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.66, 874.52 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.66, 874.52 and 385.04 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.66 : 874.52 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.66/874.52 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.66x = 874.52 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.66x = 336,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,725.18/633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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