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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 948.24 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 948.24 and 389.08 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 948.24 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/948.24 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 948.24 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 368,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,941.22/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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