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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.78, 874.67 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.78, 874.67 and 371.84 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.78 : 874.67 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.78/874.67 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.78x = 874.67 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.78x = 325,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,231.06/633.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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