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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.14, 950.82 and 359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.14, 950.82 and 359.77 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.14 : 950.82 = 359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.14/950.82 = 359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.14x = 950.82 × 359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.14x = 342,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,071.76/633.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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