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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 871.44 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 871.44 and 399.04 is: 550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 871.44 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/871.44 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 871.44 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 347,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,739.42/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.36

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