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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.35, 871.35 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.35, 871.35 and 382.71 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.35 : 871.35 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.35/871.35 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.35x = 871.35 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.35x = 333,474.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,474.36/631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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