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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 947.49 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 947.49 and 388.26 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 947.49 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/947.49 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 947.49 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 367,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,872.47/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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