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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 947.26 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 947.26 and 246.52 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 947.26 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/947.26 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 947.26 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 233,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,518.54/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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