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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 947.13 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.42, 947.13 and 374.14 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.42 : 947.13 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.42/947.13 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.42x = 947.13 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.42x = 354,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,359.22/631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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