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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 948.02 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 948.02 and 388.20 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 948.02 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/948.02 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 948.02 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 368,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,021.36/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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