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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 950.88 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 950.88 and 379.20 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 950.88 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/950.88 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 950.88 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 360,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,573.70/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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