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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 945.90 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 945.90 and 371.22 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 945.90 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/945.90 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 945.90 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 351,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,137.00/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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