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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 871.98 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 871.98 and 383.18 is: 528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 871.98 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/871.98 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 871.98 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 334,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,127.48/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.81

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