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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.63, 950.02 and 359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.63, 950.02 and 359.85 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.63 : 950.02 = 359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.63/950.02 = 359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.63x = 950.02 × 359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.63x = 341,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,859.05/633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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