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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 870.82 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 870.82 and 365.45 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 870.82 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/870.82 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 870.82 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 318,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,234.99/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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