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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.52, 949.54 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.52, 949.54 and 359.81 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.52 : 949.54 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.52/949.54 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.52x = 949.54 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.52x = 341,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,652.58/633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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