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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.74, 950.06 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.74, 950.06 and 359.45 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.74 : 950.06 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.74/950.06 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.74x = 950.06 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.74x = 341,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,495.22/633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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