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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.38, 950.06 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.38, 950.06 and 248.63 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.38 : 950.06 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.38/950.06 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.38x = 950.06 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.38x = 236,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,209.29/633.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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