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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.34, 871.16 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.34, 871.16 and 382.67 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.34 : 871.16 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.34/871.16 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.34x = 871.16 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.34x = 333,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,368.70/631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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