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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 947.85 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 947.85 and 343.38 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 947.85 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/947.85 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 947.85 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 325,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,472.73/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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