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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 947.88 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 947.88 and 339.54 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 947.88 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/947.88 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 947.88 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 321,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,843.18/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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