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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.09, 870.90 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.09, 870.90 and 382.36 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.09 : 870.90 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.09/870.90 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.09x = 870.90 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.09x = 332,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,997.32/631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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