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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 872.04 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 872.04 and 383.16 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 872.04 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/872.04 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 872.04 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 334,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,130.85/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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