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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.35, 950.19 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.35, 950.19 and 340.72 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.35 : 950.19 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.35/950.19 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.35x = 950.19 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.35x = 323,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,742.28/633.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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