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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.29, 871.08 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.29, 871.08 and 395.21 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.29 : 871.08 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.29/871.08 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.29x = 871.08 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.29x = 344,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,255.17/631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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