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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 944.87 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 944.87 and 371.12 is: 555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 944.87 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/944.87 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 944.87 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 350,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,660.15/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.07

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