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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.58, 947.40 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.58, 947.40 and 246.92 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.58 : 947.40 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.58/947.40 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.58x = 947.40 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.58x = 233,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932.01/631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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