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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.03, 870.72 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.03, 870.72 and 382.36 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.03 : 870.72 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.03/870.72 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.03x = 870.72 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.03x = 332,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,928.50/631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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