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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 948.36 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 948.36 and 358.03 is: 537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 948.36 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/948.36 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 948.36 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 339,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,541.33/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.49

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