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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.27, 871.16 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.27, 871.16 and 351.53 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.27 : 871.16 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.27/871.16 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.27x = 871.16 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.27x = 306,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,238.87/631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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