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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 948.03 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 948.03 and 357.52 is: 536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 948.03 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/948.03 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 948.03 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 338,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,934.95/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.43

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