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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.87, 874.46 and 371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.87, 874.46 and 371.77 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.87 : 874.46 = 371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.87/874.46 = 371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.87x = 874.46 × 371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.87x = 325,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,096.74/633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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