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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 871.07 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 871.07 and 395.15 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 871.07 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/871.07 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 871.07 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 344,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,196.98/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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