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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 945.32 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 945.32 and 356.85 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 945.32 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/945.32 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 945.32 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 337,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,335.66/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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