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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.44, 950.14 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.44, 950.14 and 373.83 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.44 : 950.14 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.44/950.14 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.44x = 950.14 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.44x = 355,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,187.74/634.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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