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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 870.76 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 870.76 and 369.02 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 870.76 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/870.76 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 870.76 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 321,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,327.86/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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