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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 945.69 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 945.69 and 357 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 945.69 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/945.69 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 945.69 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 337,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,611.33/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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