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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.29, 949.46 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.29, 949.46 and 369.38 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.29 : 949.46 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.29/949.46 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.29x = 949.46 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.29x = 350,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,704.94/633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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