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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 870.86 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 870.86 and 369.10 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 870.86 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/870.86 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 870.86 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 321,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,434.43/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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