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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 871.02 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 871.02 and 395.12 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 871.02 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/871.02 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 871.02 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 344,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,157.42/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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