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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.95, 950.74 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.95, 950.74 and 243.92 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.95 : 950.74 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.95/950.74 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.95x = 950.74 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.95x = 231,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,906.88/633.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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