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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 871.94 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 871.94 and 383.32 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 871.94 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/871.94 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 871.94 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 334,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,232.04/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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