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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.02, 949.80 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.02, 949.80 and 359.51 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.02 : 949.80 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.02/949.80 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.02x = 949.80 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.02x = 341,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,462.60/633.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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