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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.48, 950.68 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.48, 950.68 and 355.56 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.48 : 950.68 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.48/950.68 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.48x = 950.68 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.48x = 338,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,023.78/633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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