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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 948.42 and 354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 948.42 and 354.05 is: 531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 948.42 = 354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/948.42 = 354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 948.42 × 354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 335,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,788.10/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.33

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