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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.87, 950.40 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.87, 950.40 and 243.65 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.87 : 950.40 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.87/950.40 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.87x = 950.40 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.87x = 231,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,567.34/633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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