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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 870.71 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 870.71 and 382.20 is: 527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 870.71 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/870.71 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 870.71 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 332,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,783.45/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.39

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