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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.08 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.08 and 359.22 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.08 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.08 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.08 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 340,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,928.52/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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