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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.20, 944.78 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.20, 944.78 and 337.97 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.20 : 944.78 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.20/944.78 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.20x = 944.78 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.20x = 319,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,304.43/631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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