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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 949.05 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 949.05 and 242.61 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 949.05 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/949.05 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 949.05 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 230,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,249.02/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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