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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 871.92 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 871.92 and 383.08 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 871.92 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/871.92 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 871.92 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 334,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,015.11/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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