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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 947.34 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 947.34 and 342.78 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 947.34 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/947.34 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 947.34 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 324,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,729.21/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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