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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.51, 947.87 and 388.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.51, 947.87 and 388.51 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.51 : 947.87 = 388.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.51/947.87 = 388.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.51x = 947.87 × 388.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.51x = 368,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,252.66/631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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