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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 872.04 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 872.04 and 398.82 is: 550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 872.04 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/872.04 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 872.04 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 347,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,786.99/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.57

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