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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.74, 950.81 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.74, 950.81 and 243.86 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.74 : 950.81 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.74/950.81 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.74x = 950.81 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.74x = 231,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,858.55/633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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