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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.33, 871.27 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.33, 871.27 and 382.66 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.33 : 871.27 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.33/871.27 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.33x = 871.27 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.33x = 333,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,400.18/631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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