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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.25, 946.88 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.25, 946.88 and 246.50 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.25 : 946.88 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.25/946.88 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.25x = 946.88 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.25x = 233,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,405.92/631.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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