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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 950.40 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 950.40 and 248.80 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 950.40 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/950.40 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 950.40 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 236,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,459.52/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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