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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 948.00 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 948.00 and 358.16 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 948.00 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/948.00 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 948.00 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 339,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,532.28/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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