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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 949.15 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 949.15 and 373 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 949.15 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/949.15 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 949.15 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 354,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,032.95/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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