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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.69, 874.40 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.69, 874.40 and 368.19 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.69 : 874.40 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.69/874.40 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.69x = 874.40 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.69x = 321,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,943.50/633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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