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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 870.86 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 870.86 and 365.50 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 870.86 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/870.86 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 870.86 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 318,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,295.33/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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