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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.97, 874.88 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.97, 874.88 and 368.47 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.97 : 874.88 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.97/874.88 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.97x = 874.88 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.97x = 322,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,363.55/633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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