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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.72, 874.30 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.72, 874.30 and 371.64 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.72 : 874.30 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.72/874.30 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.72x = 874.30 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.72x = 324,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,924.85/633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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