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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.51, 871.40 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.51, 871.40 and 382.70 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.51 : 871.40 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.51/871.40 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.51x = 871.40 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.51x = 333,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,482.87/631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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