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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 947.04 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 947.04 and 246.60 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 947.04 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/947.04 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 947.04 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 233,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,540.06/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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