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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.77, 871.92 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.77, 871.92 and 383.09 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.77 : 871.92 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.77/871.92 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.77x = 871.92 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.77x = 334,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,027.22/631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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