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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 946.13 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 946.13 and 357.33 is: 536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 946.13 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/946.13 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 946.13 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 338,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,078.85/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.03

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