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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 950.02 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 950.02 and 263.08 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 950.02 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/950.02 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 950.02 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 249,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,931.26/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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