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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.41, 950.29 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.41, 950.29 and 359.70 is: 539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.41 : 950.29 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.41/950.29 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.41x = 950.29 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.41x = 341,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,814.85/633.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.64

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