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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.56, 945.62 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.56, 945.62 and 357.24 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.56 : 945.62 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.56/945.62 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.56x = 945.62 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.56x = 337,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,813.29/631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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