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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.59, 947.34 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.59, 947.34 and 356.82 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.59 : 947.34 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.59/947.34 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.59x = 947.34 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.59x = 338,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,029.86/631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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