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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 945.26 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 945.26 and 387.81 is: 580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 945.26 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/945.26 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 945.26 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 366,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,579.34/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.88

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