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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 871.16 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 871.16 and 382.70 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 871.16 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/871.16 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 871.16 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 333,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,392.93/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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