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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.58, 871.62 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.58, 871.62 and 382.91 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.58 : 871.62 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.58/871.62 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.58x = 871.62 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.58x = 333,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,750.10/631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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