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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.02, 949.16 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.02, 949.16 and 247.82 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.02 : 949.16 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.02/949.16 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.02x = 949.16 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.02x = 235,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,220.83/633.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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