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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.95, 874.79 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.95, 874.79 and 368.48 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.95 : 874.79 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.95/874.79 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.95x = 874.79 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.95x = 322,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,342.96/633.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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