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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 948.72 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 948.72 and 388.64 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 948.72 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/948.72 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 948.72 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 368,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,710.54/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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