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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.40, 950.14 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.40, 950.14 and 248.60 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.40 : 950.14 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.40/950.14 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.40x = 950.14 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.40x = 236,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,204.80/633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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