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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.25, 950.28 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.25, 950.28 and 248.50 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.25 : 950.28 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.25/950.28 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.25x = 950.28 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.25x = 236,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,144.58/633.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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