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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.31, 944.58 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.31, 944.58 and 383.61 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.31 : 944.58 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.31/944.58 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.31x = 944.58 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.31x = 362,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,350.33/631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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