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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 946.69 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 946.69 and 357.19 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 946.69 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/946.69 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 946.69 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 338,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,148.20/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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