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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.16, 945.67 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.16, 945.67 and 387.18 is: 580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.16 : 945.67 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.16/945.67 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.16x = 945.67 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.16x = 366,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,144.51/631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.11

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