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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 947.09 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 947.09 and 246.38 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 947.09 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/947.09 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 947.09 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 233,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,339.91/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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