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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.70, 950.88 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.70, 950.88 and 387.19 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.70 : 950.88 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.70/950.88 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.70x = 950.88 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.70x = 368,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,171.23/633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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