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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.50, 871.25 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.50, 871.25 and 382.72 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.50 : 871.25 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.50/871.25 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.50x = 871.25 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.50x = 333,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,444.80/631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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