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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 945.40 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 945.40 and 338.20 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 945.40 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/945.40 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 945.40 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 319,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,734.28/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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