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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.68, 950.08 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.68, 950.08 and 373.84 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.68 : 950.08 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.68/950.08 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.68x = 950.08 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.68x = 355,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,177.91/633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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