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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631, 870.69 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631, 870.69 and 382.33 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 870.69 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/870.69 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 870.69 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 332,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,890.91/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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