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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 945.92 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 945.92 and 338.11 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 945.92 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/945.92 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 945.92 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 319,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,823.49/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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