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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 949.89 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 949.89 and 359.34 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 949.89 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/949.89 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 949.89 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 341,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,333.47/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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