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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 871.58 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 871.58 and 382.92 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 871.58 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/871.58 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 871.58 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 333,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,745.41/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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