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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 871.36 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 871.36 and 382.64 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 871.36 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/871.36 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 871.36 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 333,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,417.19/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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