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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 871.71 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 871.71 and 382.97 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 871.71 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/871.71 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 871.71 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 333,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,838.78/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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