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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 946.17 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 946.17 and 356.76 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 946.17 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/946.17 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 946.17 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 337,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,555.61/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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