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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 871.67 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 871.67 and 382.69 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 871.67 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/871.67 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 871.67 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 333,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,573.12/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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