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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.07, 870.87 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.07, 870.87 and 369.03 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.07 : 870.87 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.07/870.87 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.07x = 870.87 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.07x = 321,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,377.16/631.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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