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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 871.90 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 871.90 and 383.02 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 871.90 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/871.90 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 871.90 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 333,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,955.14/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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