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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 950.04 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 950.04 and 359.54 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 950.04 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/950.04 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 950.04 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 341,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,572.63/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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