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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.86, 874.56 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.86, 874.56 and 371.82 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.86 : 874.56 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.86/874.56 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.86x = 874.56 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.86x = 325,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,178.90/633.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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