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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 949.98 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 949.98 and 373.62 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 949.98 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/949.98 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 949.98 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 354,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,931.53/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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