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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.03, 870.83 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.03, 870.83 and 369.10 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.03 : 870.83 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.03/870.83 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.03x = 870.83 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.03x = 321,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,419.33/631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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