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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.88, 874.72 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.88, 874.72 and 368.28 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.88 : 874.72 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.88/874.72 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.88x = 874.72 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.88x = 322,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,143.38/633.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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