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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 871.68 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 871.68 and 383.04 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 871.68 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/871.68 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 871.68 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 333,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,888.31/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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