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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 874.53 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 874.53 and 371.86 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 874.53 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/874.53 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 874.53 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 325,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,200.54/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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