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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.12, 946.96 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.12, 946.96 and 356.80 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.12 : 946.96 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.12/946.96 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.12x = 946.96 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.12x = 337,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,875.33/631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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