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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.42, 950.01 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.42, 950.01 and 248.70 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.42 : 950.01 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.42/950.01 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.42x = 950.01 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.42x = 236,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,267.49/633.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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