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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 947.58 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 947.58 and 358.08 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 947.58 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/947.58 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 947.58 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 339,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,309.45/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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