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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.91, 948.06 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.91, 948.06 and 371.85 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.91 : 948.06 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.91/948.06 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.91x = 948.06 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.91x = 352,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,536.11/631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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