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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.96, 950.94 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.96, 950.94 and 345.96 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.96 : 950.94 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.96/950.94 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.96x = 950.94 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.96x = 328,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,987.20/633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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