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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.91, 950.73 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.91, 950.73 and 360.52 is: 540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.91 : 950.73 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.91/950.73 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.91x = 950.73 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.91x = 342,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,757.18/633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.70

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