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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.11, 949.37 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.11, 949.37 and 359.13 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.11 : 949.37 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.11/949.37 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.11x = 949.37 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.11x = 340,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,945.45/633.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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