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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.74, 874.77 and 371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.74, 874.77 and 371.75 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.74 : 874.77 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.74/874.77 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.74x = 874.77 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.74x = 325,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,195.75/633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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