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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.55, 950.31 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.55, 950.31 and 375.32 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.55 : 950.31 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.55/950.31 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.55x = 950.31 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.55x = 356,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,670.35/633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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