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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 946.08 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 946.08 and 357.12 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 946.08 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/946.08 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 946.08 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 337,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,864.09/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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