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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.53, 871.26 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.53, 871.26 and 382.87 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.53 : 871.26 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.53/871.26 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.53x = 871.26 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.53x = 333,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,579.32/631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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