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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.99, 945.25 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.99, 945.25 and 371.37 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.99 : 945.25 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.99/945.25 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.99x = 945.25 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.99x = 351,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,035.64/631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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