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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 870.39 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 870.39 and 368.84 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 870.39 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/870.39 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 870.39 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 321,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,030.30/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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