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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 950.50 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 950.50 and 243.62 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 950.50 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/950.50 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 950.50 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 231,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,560.81/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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