Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.75, 950.64 and 249
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633.75, 950.64 and 249 is: 373.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633.75 : 950.64 = 249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633.75/950.64 = 249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633.75x = 950.64 × 249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633.75x = 236,709.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,709.36/633.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373.51
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