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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.04, 870.68 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.04, 870.68 and 369.04 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.04 : 870.68 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.04/870.68 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.04x = 870.68 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.04x = 321,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,315.75/631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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