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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.03, 870.71 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.03, 870.71 and 382.33 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.03 : 870.71 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.03/870.71 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.03x = 870.71 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.03x = 332,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,898.55/631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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