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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 947.70 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 947.70 and 357.30 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 947.70 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/947.70 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 947.70 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 338,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,613.21/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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