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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 945.18 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 945.18 and 388.24 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 945.18 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/945.18 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 945.18 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 366,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,956.68/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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