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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.75, 871.90 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.75, 871.90 and 383.16 is: 528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.75 : 871.90 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.75/871.90 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.75x = 871.90 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.75x = 334,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,077.20/631.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.81

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