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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.91, 950.99 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.91, 950.99 and 243.91 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.91 : 950.99 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.91/950.99 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.91x = 950.99 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.91x = 231,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,950.61/633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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