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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 947.40 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 947.40 and 357.36 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 947.40 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/947.40 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 947.40 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 338,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,562.86/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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