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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 871.16 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 871.16 and 382.65 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 871.16 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/871.16 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 871.16 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 333,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,349.37/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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