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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.38, 950.36 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.38, 950.36 and 376.88 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.38 : 950.36 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.38/950.36 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.38x = 950.36 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.38x = 358,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,165.04/633.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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