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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 946.01 and 357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 946.01 and 357.15 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 946.01 = 357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/946.01 = 357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 946.01 × 357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 337,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,865.69/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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