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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 944.97 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 944.97 and 356.58 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 944.97 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/944.97 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 944.97 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 336,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,957.40/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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