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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 871.55 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 871.55 and 382.83 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 871.55 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/871.55 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 871.55 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 333,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,655.49/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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