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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.67, 871.70 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.67, 871.70 and 382.77 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.67 : 871.70 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.67/871.70 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.67x = 871.70 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.67x = 333,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,658.70/631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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