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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.97, 871.68 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.97, 871.68 and 382.86 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.97 : 871.68 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.97/871.68 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.97x = 871.68 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.97x = 333,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,731.40/631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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