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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.48, 950.26 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.48, 950.26 and 373.86 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.48 : 950.26 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.48/950.26 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.48x = 950.26 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.48x = 355,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,264.20/633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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