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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.10, 950.73 and 345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.10, 950.73 and 345.10 is: 518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.10 : 950.73 = 345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.10/950.73 = 345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.10x = 950.73 × 345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.10x = 328,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,096.92/633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.24

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