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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 947.31 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 947.31 and 357.57 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 947.31 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/947.31 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 947.31 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 338,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,729.64/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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