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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 946.53 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 946.53 and 371.25 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 946.53 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/946.53 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 946.53 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 351,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,399.26/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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