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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 944.50 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 944.50 and 370.87 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 944.50 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/944.50 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 944.50 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 350,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,284.86/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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