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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 871.91 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 871.91 and 383.55 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 871.91 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/871.91 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 871.91 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 334,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,424.39/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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