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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 870.92 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 870.92 and 365.56 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 870.92 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/870.92 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 870.92 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 318,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,373.52/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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