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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.41, 871.41 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.41, 871.41 and 382.80 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.41 : 871.41 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.41/871.41 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.41x = 871.41 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.41x = 333,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,573.83/631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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