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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.47, 947.88 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.47, 947.88 and 373.58 is: 559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.47 : 947.88 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.47/947.88 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.47x = 947.88 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.47x = 354,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,109.51/633.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.00

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