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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.95, 874.92 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.95, 874.92 and 385.35 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.95 : 874.92 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.95/874.92 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.95x = 874.92 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.95x = 337,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,150.42/633.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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