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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.58, 871.52 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.58, 871.52 and 351.78 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.58 : 871.52 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.58/871.52 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.58x = 871.52 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.58x = 306,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,583.31/631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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