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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.85, 950.19 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.85, 950.19 and 359.49 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.85 : 950.19 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.85/950.19 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.85x = 950.19 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.85x = 341,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,583.80/632.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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