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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 946.56 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 946.56 and 371.30 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 946.56 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/946.56 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 946.56 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 351,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,453.00/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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