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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 947.90 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 947.90 and 368.48 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 947.90 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/947.90 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 947.90 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 349,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,282.19/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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