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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 946.02 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 946.02 and 375.33 is: 562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 946.02 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/946.02 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 946.02 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 355,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,069.69/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.13

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