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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.55, 950.35 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.55, 950.35 and 344.99 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.55 : 950.35 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.55/950.35 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.55x = 950.35 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.55x = 327,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,861.25/633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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