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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.24, 950.72 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.24, 950.72 and 292.16 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.24 : 950.72 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.24/950.72 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.24x = 950.72 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.24x = 277,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,762.36/634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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