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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.29, 949.86 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.29, 949.86 and 373.65 is: 559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.29 : 949.86 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.29/949.86 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.29x = 949.86 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.29x = 354,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,915.19/634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.55

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