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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 871.48 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 871.48 and 382.87 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 871.48 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/871.48 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 871.48 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 333,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,665.12/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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