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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 871.43 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 871.43 and 382.86 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 871.43 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/871.43 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 871.43 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 333,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,633.78/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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