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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.31, 871.21 and 355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.31, 871.21 and 355.31 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.31 : 871.21 = 355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.31/871.21 = 355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.31x = 871.21 × 355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.31x = 309,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,552.69/631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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