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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 870.77 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 870.77 and 365.55 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 870.77 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/870.77 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 870.77 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 318,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,309.97/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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