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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 872.38 and 396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 872.38 and 396.11 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 872.38 = 396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/872.38 = 396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 872.38 × 396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 345,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,556.46/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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