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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.00, 870.63 and 382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.00, 870.63 and 382.31 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.00 : 870.63 = 382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.00/870.63 = 382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.00x = 870.63 × 382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.00x = 332,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,850.18/631.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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