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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 870.97 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 870.97 and 365.46 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 870.97 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/870.97 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 870.97 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 318,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,304.70/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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