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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 949.77 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 949.77 and 243.07 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 949.77 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/949.77 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 949.77 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 230,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,858.22/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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