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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 871.93 and 398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 871.93 and 398.75 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 871.93 = 398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/871.93 = 398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 871.93 × 398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 347,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,682.09/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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