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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.65, 950.63 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.65, 950.63 and 373.87 is: 560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.65 : 950.63 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.65/950.63 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.65x = 950.63 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.65x = 355,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,412.04/633.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.90

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