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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.92, 874.70 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.92, 874.70 and 385.32 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.92 : 874.70 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.92/874.70 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.92x = 874.70 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.92x = 337,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,039.40/633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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