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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.25, 870.99 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.25, 870.99 and 382.59 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.25 : 870.99 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.25/870.99 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.25x = 870.99 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.25x = 333,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,232.06/631.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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