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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 872.19 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 872.19 and 383.27 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 872.19 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/872.19 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 872.19 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 334,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,279.90/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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