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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 947.64 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 947.64 and 371.48 is: 557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 947.64 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/947.64 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 947.64 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 352,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,029.31/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.33

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