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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 947.24 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 947.24 and 246.65 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 947.24 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/947.24 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 947.24 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 233,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,630.78/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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