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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 871.03 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 871.03 and 382.88 is: 528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 871.03 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/871.03 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 871.03 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 333,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,499.97/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.12

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