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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.97, 949.50 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.97, 949.50 and 373.35 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.97 : 949.50 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.97/949.50 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.97x = 949.50 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.97x = 354,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,495.83/632.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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