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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.16, 946.45 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.16, 946.45 and 349.54 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.16 : 946.45 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.16/946.45 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.16x = 946.45 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.16x = 330,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,818.89/631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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