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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 946.88 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 946.88 and 246.52 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 946.88 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/946.88 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 946.88 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 233,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,424.86/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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