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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.63, 871.34 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.63, 871.34 and 392.37 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.63 : 871.34 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.63/871.34 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.63x = 871.34 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.63x = 341,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,888.87/631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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