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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.40 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.40 and 242.79 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.40 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.40 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.40 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 230,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,504.83/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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