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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.18, 946.89 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.18, 946.89 and 371.04 is: 556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.18 : 946.89 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.18/946.89 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.18x = 946.89 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.18x = 351,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,335.84/631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.64

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