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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.15, 950.19 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.15, 950.19 and 359.78 is: 539.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.15 : 950.19 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.15/950.19 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.15x = 950.19 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.15x = 341,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,852.81/633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.92

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