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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.64, 950.18 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.64, 950.18 and 243.74 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.64 : 950.18 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.64/950.18 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.64x = 950.18 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.64x = 231,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,596.87/633.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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