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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.12, 870.90 and 369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.12, 870.90 and 369.08 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.12 : 870.90 = 369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.12/870.90 = 369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.12x = 870.90 × 369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.12x = 321,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,431.77/631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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