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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.94, 950.88 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.94, 950.88 and 243.84 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.94 : 950.88 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.94/950.88 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.94x = 950.88 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.94x = 231,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,862.58/633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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