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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 946.52 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 946.52 and 357.10 is: 534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 946.52 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/946.52 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 946.52 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 338,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,002.29/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.95

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