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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.96, 950.82 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.96, 950.82 and 243.96 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.96 : 950.82 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.96/950.82 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.96x = 950.82 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.96x = 231,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,962.05/633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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