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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.97, 871.46 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.97, 871.46 and 383.20 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.97 : 871.46 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.97/871.46 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.97x = 871.46 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.97x = 333,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,940.81/631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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