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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 870.88 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 870.88 and 382.38 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 870.88 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/870.88 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 870.88 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 333,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,007.09/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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