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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.32, 950.40 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.32, 950.40 and 359.62 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.32 : 950.40 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.32/950.40 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.32x = 950.40 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.32x = 341,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,782.85/633.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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